Woodland man receives serious gunshot wound to leg

Woodland Police are investigating the shooting of an 18-year-old man Sunday night.

Woodlander Justin Gonzalez sustained a traumatic, but non-life threatening, wound to his lower right leg, according to Lt. Anthony Cucchi. Officers responded to the 1200 block of Donnelly Circle around 8:41 p.m. for reports of a gunshot. Gonzalez was seen getting into a car that immediately left the area.

About 10 minutes later, officers were dispatched to the Woodland Memorial Hospital for a report of a man with a gunshot wound, where they identified Gonzalez.

Gonzalez was later transported by ground ambulance to Mercy San Juan Hospital in Carmichael for further treatment, said Cucchi in a report.

This incident is currently being investigated by the Woodland Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to call detectives at 666-2411. Callers may remain anonymous.